European

[ yoo r-uh-pee-uh n, yur- ]

/ ˌyʊər əˈpi ən, ˌyɜr- /

adjective

of or relating to Europe or its inhabitants.

native to or derived from Europe: traditional European customs; European languages.

noun

a native or inhabitant of Europe.

a person of European descent.

(in East Africa and Asia) a white person; Caucasian.

Origin of European

1595–1605; < Latin Eurōpae(us) (see Europe, -eous) + -an

Related forms

Eu·ro·pe·an·ly, adverban·ti-Eu·ro·pe·an, adjective, nounin·ter-Eu·ro·pe·an, adjectivenon-Eu·ro·pe·an, adjective, noun

pro-Eu·ro·pe·an, adjective, nounpseu·do-Eu·ro·pe·an, adjective, nounun-Eu·ro·pe·an, adjective

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There are reasons that European countries tend to avoid fluoride.
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We do see that a few European countries have them on the books: Germany, Poland, Italy, Ireland, a couple more.
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In front of this strange structure are two blank-faced, well-dressed models showing off the latest in European minimalism.
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But outside of a few European countries and Quebec, this leave is usually two weeks or less and usually unpaid.
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Those who served abroad were treated with suspicion that they had been infected by European diplomacy.
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It is only when he is interfered with by European dictation that he ever vulgarizes his art or makes a mistake.
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The garden produces European as well as Brazilian vegetables, in great perfection: Fruit-trees also thrive very well.
Journal of a Voyage to Brazil|Maria Graham
Turning over the page, a column and a quarter is occupied with a general summary of European news by the P. and 0.
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But their arguments found no favour with those politicians by whom European affairs were then administered.
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The temperament and theory described as pessimism are European.
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British Dictionary definitions for european

European

/ (ˌjʊərəˈpɪən) /

adjective

of or relating to Europe or its inhabitants

native to or derived from Europe

noun

a native or inhabitant of Europe

a person of European descent

a supporter of the European Union or of political union of the countries of Europe or a part of it

Derived FormsEuropeanism, noun

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Word Origin and History for european

European

c.1600, from French Européen, from Latin Europaeus, from Greek Europaios "European," from Europe (see Europe).

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